Skype Users of India hit by Spam: How to Stay Safe On VoIP App?

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Skype Users of India hit by Spam: How to Stay Safe On VoIP App?

malicious spam has hit the VoIP application 'Skype' in the Indian cyberspace and anti-hacking authorities have asked users to remain cautious.

 

"A malicious spam campaign is on the rise targeting Skype users by sending instant message which appears to come from friends in the Skype contact list," a government advisory to 'Skype' users in the country said.

 

Cyber security experts discovered that the malware content has been lurking in the vicinity of cyber networks of Indian users who use this popular VoIP service.

A number of Indians use 'Skype' to communicate with their friends, relatives and other contacts within and outside the country.

The government agency mandated to counter such threats-- the Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) under the Communications and Information Technology ministry, said the spam "eventually controls the victim machine by opening a backdoor and communicating to a remote http server.

"The worm reported as stealing user credentials, engaging in click fraud activities and pose as ransom ware," the agency said.

How to stay safe on Skype?

Cyber sleuths have also recommended a number of counter-measures in this regard as it asked the users of this form of web telephony not to "follow unsolicited web links or attachments in Skype messages and install latest security updates to Skype".

"Download the latest version of the Skype from the trusted markets, install and maintain updated anti-virus software at gateway and desktop level, use caution when opening attachments and accepting file transfers, disable auto play feature as a safe practice.”

"Use caution when clicking on links to web pages and protect yourself against social engineering attacks," the agency advised Internet users in the country.

Gizbot has also come up with some additional measures to stay safe while you are using Skype.

Skype’s privacy settings are there for a reason. These settings will help you keep all the latest fraud bugs out of your account and ensure some safe chatting. Lock it down and make sure you don’t add any unwanted strangers. You cannot trust anyone these days. Also make sure you report any and all suspicious behaviour and scam spam to the Skype via their Customer Service agents.

Secondly, use mixed strong passwords to safeguard your account from theft. Also, back up all your essential information, media and software.

Source PTI

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